scholarly journals Association Between Cognitive Function and Mechanical Pattern of Landing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nafiseh Mohammadkhani ◽  
Ramin Balouchy ◽  
Mohammadreza Ghasemian
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Sustained Attention ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Continuous Performance Test ◽  
Lower Limb Injuries ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Limb Injuries

Introduction: In examining the factors affecting sports injuries, the emphasis is always on physical variables, while cognitive and psychological characteristics can also be effective. Hence, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between sustained attention as  a neurocognitive function and landing error as a mechanical factor associated with lower limb injuries. Materials and Methods: 44 female basketball players aged 18-25 years at the national league level participated in this study. The participants were assessed using the continuous performance test, and their landing-jumping was evaluated by the landing error scoring system in two conditions of high and low cognitive load. Results:  The results showed that people’s  landing errors increased significantly as a result  of increased cognitive needs (P=0.0001). Also, the findings revealed a positive correlation between omission and commission errors with landing error scores in both low and high cognitive load conditions (P<0.05). Conclusion: Sustained attention could predict the landing error score that is considered a  key risk factor of lower limb injuries. It is recommended that multiple cognitive and physical assessments be used to identify athletes at risk of injury. Hence, cognitive enhancement protocols may be effective along with physical preparation programs.

Frequency and epidemiology traumas in female student volleyball players

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefaniya Belomazheva-Dimitrova ◽  
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Petya Angelova ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Female Student ◽  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Lower Limb Injuries ◽  
Limb Injuries ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Prevention Behavior ◽  
Insight Into

The primary objectives of the study was to qualitify the injuries of female student volleyball players and to determine the nature, location, causes, outcome of injuries and the possible risk factors involved. Information on injuries was collected through a questionnaire from 48 members of students female volleyball teams participants in National Summer Universiade 2018 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The average age of the players is 22.7 years. A total of 91.7% of volleyball players sustained injuries. Lower limb injuries were found to be predominant, the ankle and knee being the most commonly injured anatomical location. Most injuries involved soft tissue and related to the muscle and tendon. The results of the research provide a useful insight into the nature, incidence and sites of injuries in varsity level volleyball players.Purpose of the research is to study the frequency and type of injuries in female student volleyball players and their awareness of prevention, behavior and treatment of sports injuries.

Lower limb injuries

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umile Giuseppe Longo ◽  
Nicola Maffulli
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Residual Effects ◽  
Lower Limb Injuries ◽  
Balanced Development ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Limb Injuries

Physical activity plays a significant role in the well-being of a child. Long-term health benefits depend on continuation of physical activity, which enhances well-being and favours balanced development. Injuries can counter the beneficial effects of sports participation, especially if a child is unable to continue participating because of any residual effects of injury. Prevention of sports injuries has been largely implemented in the last few years. This chapter reviews common lower limb injuries in children with an emphasis on injury management. Sports-related injuries of the lower limb in children mostly cover ligament injuries, fractures, epiphyseal injuries, and apophysitis. It also cover the most frequent approaches for the management of these injuries, including conservative management for undisplaced fractures or partial ligamentous ruptures. Surgery is recommended for displaced fractures or complete ligamentous injuries.

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries in New Zealand Army Recruits as Defined by Physical Therapy Service Presentations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narelle Hall ◽  
Maria Constantinou ◽  
Mark Brown ◽  
Belinda Beck ◽  
Suzanne Kuys
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Injury Incidence ◽  
Basic Training ◽  
Lower Limb Injuries ◽  
Limb Injuries ◽  
Army Recruits ◽  
Therapy Service

ABSTRACT Introduction Army recruit injuries occurring during basic training can lead to high personal and organizational burdens potentially threatening deployment capability. Previous military surveillance describing recruit injury as defined by physical therapy presentations is limited to 1-year duration or includes only male infantry recruits or trained personnel. Research describing injury incidence and trends specific to New Zealand Army basic training recruits over a longer period will better inform future injury prevention programs. Aims To identify the incidence and patterns of injuries reported from physical therapy presentations for New Zealand Army recruits undertaking basic training over a 4-year period. Materials and Methods This retrospective observational study identified injuries from physical therapy service presentations in New Zealand Army recruits from 2008 to 2011. All male and female New Zealand Army recruits who presented to physical therapy, following medical triage, were included. Recruit physical therapy presentations for injury and respiratory and other conditions were collated. Injury incidence was grouped by body region (upper limbs, lower limbs, and combined spinal regions) and site (joint or segment), and cumulative and injury incidence rates were calculated. Results One thousand eight hundred and ninety-six (1,697 males and 199 females) New Zealand Army recruits commenced basic training between 2008 and 2011. One thousand six hundred and eighty-three physical therapy presentations occurred for recruit injury during New Zealand Army basic training over 4 years. Lower limb injuries accounted for over 75% (n = 1,285) of the overall demand for physical therapy service during recruit basic training. Injuries sustained at the knee and below accounted for 67% of all reported injury presentations. Conclusion Four years of injury surveillance using physical therapy presentations identified the lower limb, with the knee and below as the most commonly injured regions in New Zealand Army recruits. Injury prevention interventions for New Zealand Army recruits should aim to reduce lower limb injuries. Future research on injury surveillance would benefit from incorporating clear injury and severity definitions, established injury classification systems, and standardized incidence calculations.

scholarly journals The short musculoskeletal functional assessment (SMFA) score amongst surgical patients with reconstructive lower limb injuries in war wounded civilians

Injury ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (12) ◽  
pp. 1996-2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carrie Teicher ◽  
Nancy L. Foote ◽  
Ali M.K. Al Ani ◽  
Majd S. Alras ◽  
Sufyan I. Alqassab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Assessment ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Surgical Patients ◽  
Lower Limb Injuries ◽  
Limb Injuries

scholarly journals Higher dietary diversity is related to better visual and auditory sustained attention

2016 ◽  
Vol 115 (8) ◽  
pp. 1470-1480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farideh Shiraseb ◽  
Fereydoun Siassi ◽  
Mostafa Qorbani ◽  
Gity Sotoudeh ◽  
Reza Rostami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustained Attention ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Continuous Performance Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Effective Performance ◽  
The Mean

AbstractAttention is a complex cognitive function that is necessary for learning, for following social norms of behaviour and for effective performance of responsibilities and duties. It is especially important in sensitive occupations requiring sustained attention. Improvement of dietary diversity (DD) is recognised as an important factor in health promotion, but its association with sustained attention is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the association between auditory and visual sustained attention and DD. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 400 women aged 20–50 years who attended sports clubs at Tehran Municipality. Sustained attention was evaluated on the basis of the Integrated Visual and Auditory Continuous Performance Test using Integrated Visual and Auditory software. A single 24-h dietary recall questionnaire was used for DD assessment. Dietary diversity scores (DDS) were determined using the FAO guidelines. The mean visual and auditory sustained attention scores were 40·2 (sd35·2) and 42·5 (sd38), respectively. The mean DDS was 4·7 (sd1·5). After adjusting for age, education years, physical activity, energy intake and BMI, mean visual and auditory sustained attention showed a significant increase as the quartiles of DDS increased (P=0·001). In addition, the mean subscales of attention, including auditory consistency and vigilance, visual persistence, visual and auditory focus, speed, comprehension and full attention, increased significantly with increasing DDS (P<0·05). In conclusion, higher DDS is associated with better visual and auditory sustained attention.

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